Your civil rights help protect you in part from inappropriate behavior by government authority figures. Law enforcement officers need to conduct themselves in a manner that does not violate your rights under the Constitution and Bill of Rights.  One of the best-known...

Shoplifting is a serious crime, particularly if you have previous shoplifting convictions. However, with the assistance of an attorney, you may be able to avoid substantial jail time. Allegedly turning a shoplifting incident into an assault could mean the difference...

Trying to find a job without a criminal conviction is hard enough. After being convicted of a crime, you may think finding gainful employment is impossible. However, even those who have a criminal background deserve a job. Today, employers are more willing than ever...

Accusations of domestic abuse, whether true or false, can have a serious impact on your future. Think carefully about the actions you take in the timeframe immediately following a claim that you abused your spouse or partner. 1. Contact an attorney Since charges...

You believe you did a wonderful job raising your child, and you never expected to get a call from the police. However, that call recently came, and they told you that your teen had been caught shoplifting. You are stunned and you're unsure how to react. The first...

Here in Nebraska, the age of consent is 16. That is the age at which the state believes that someone is old enough to understand the implications of engaging in sexual activity, and thus can legally give their consent to do so. There's no “Romeo and Juliet law,” which...

How many reality TV shows and movies contain a scene of police yelling, "Police, open up!" This makes for dramatic entertainment, but for those that have been on the other side of the door, it can be traumatic.  It is common to think of a home as a sanctuary that...

Most of us look at criminal activity and charges as things that will never affect us. It’s likely that you work hard or earn your money via legitimate and legal means. As a result, you probably think of yourself as an upstanding citizen who will never be on the wrong...

Facing criminal charges is always a serious matter requiring a strong response on the defendant’s part. Some Nebraska residents fail to understand the severity of a theft arrest and often believe it is a minor incident that will not affect them much in the long term....

If officers suspect you may have committed a crime, they are likely to interview you. Before doing so, however, they typically must advise you of your Miranda rights. These include both your right to remain silent and your right to legal counsel during material parts...